The Penn Scale STX422 Scout® Electronic Balance is a precise, portable digital scale designed for commercial foodservice environments. Featuring a 420 x 0.01 g resolution, a 4-3/10" full-color VGA touchscreen, and a stainless steel round platform measuring 4-7/10" in diameter, this bench-style balance delivers accurate and reliable weight measurements. Its durable ABS housing complements its high-precision performance, making it suitable for applications like weighing, parts counting, percent weighing, check weighing, animal/dynamic weighing, totalization, density determination, and mole weighing in busy kitchens and laboratory settings. With linearity of 0.01 g, stability within 1 second, and multiple weighing units, the STX422 ensures consistent results under demanding conditions, optimizing workflow efficiency and measurement accuracy.
Top Penn Scale STX422 Scout® Features
The Penn Scale STX422 Scout® balances provide high-precision, portable weighing solutions tailored for commercial kitchens and laboratories. Its stainless steel platform and full-color VGA touchscreen facilitate intuitive operation, while the robust ABS housing ensures durability. Designed for applications such as parts counting and density determination, it offers rapid stabilization and multiple communication options, integrating seamlessly into existing workflows. This model's user-friendly interface and stable measurements support accurate, efficient food preparation and analytical tasks.
- 420 x 0.01 g resolution: ensures precise measurements for small quantities.
- Stainless steel platform: durable, corrosion-resistant for commercial use.
- Full-color VGA touchscreen: intuitive, easy-to-navigate interface for fast operation.
- Benchtop design with portability: ideal for versatile kitchen and lab setups.
- Linear stability of 0.01 g: delivers consistent results even in dynamic environments.
Ideal for detailed weighing tasks in professional culinary and laboratory settings.
STX422 Technical Specs
The Penn Scale STX422 electronic balance combines high-precision measurement capabilities with durable construction for demanding commercial environments. It operates on a standard power source with an AC adaptor (not included) or four AA batteries. Its plastic housing encases a stainless steel round platform measuring 4 inches in diameter, providing resistance to corrosion and ease of cleaning. With dimensions of 8" width, 8.8" depth, and 2.1" height, and weighing just 4 pounds, this balance is designed for portability and space-efficient placement. The device supports multiple weighing units, including grams, carats, ounces, grains, and pounds, with fast stabilization within one second and a linearity of 0.01 g, making it suitable for a broad range of weighing applications. Its proposition 65 compliance ensures safety in food-related environments, and the self-contained design minimizes maintenance and cleaning requirements.
- Electrical Requirements: Voltage unspecified, AC adaptor or four AA batteries.
- Construction & Finish: ABS housing with stainless steel platform, available in white.
- Dimensions: 8" W x 8.8" D x 2.1" H; weight 4 lbs.
- Food Safety: Material safe for food environments, Prop 65 compliant.
- Temperature Range: Operating conditions not specified but suited for standard indoor use.
- Electrical compatibility: Supports power via AC adaptor or four AA batteries for flexible operation.
- Installation clearance: Requires standard space for stable placement with minimal airflow disturbance.
- Cleaning routine: Flat stainless steel platform facilitates easy cleaning and sanitation.
- Usage environment: Suitable for benchtop placement in kitchen or lab settings.
- Maintenance: Minimal, with accessible platform and straightforward battery replacement.
What is a commercial scale?
A commercial scale is a precision measurement device used in foodservice, laboratories, or manufacturing settings for accurate weight determination. The Penn Scale STX422 Scout® electronic balance is an example of this class, installed on countertops or benches for tasks requiring high accuracy and repeatability. With a 420 x 0.01 g resolution and stainless steel platform, it provides critical data for recipe formulation, portion control, quality assessment, and procedural consistency, making it essential in medium-volume restaurant operations and laboratory quality controls.
Top electronic portable scales for food industry applications
High-precision, durable, and versatile, the Penn Scale STX422 Scout® balances deliver reliable measurements for professional kitchens and food laboratories. Built with a stainless steel platform and full-color touchscreen, they are suited for moderate throughput environments needing quick, accurate weighing solutions. Penn Scale STX422 combines build quality with accuracy, supporting efficient food prep and analytical workflows in commercial and institutional foodservice settings.
- Operation for medium-volume kitchens and laboratory environments
- Perfect for compact commercial spaces with space constraints
- Ideal for food preparation, portioning, and recipe testing
- Designed for moderate throughput with stable, precise measurements
- Supports multiple units, enhancing measurement versatility in food workflows
Why Choose Penn Scale STX422 Scout®?
Constructed with high-quality materials and featuring a compact, robust design, the Penn Scale STX422 Scout® sets itself apart with rapid stabilization, precise measurement, and intuitive touchscreen interface. Its durable ABS housing shields internal components, ensuring long-term reliability. The model's portability and versatile communication options streamline workflow integration, making it highly suitable for professional foodservice and laboratory applications where accuracy and efficiency are paramount.
- Self-contained, portable design optimizes space & mobility
- Robust ABS housing provides durability in busy environments
- Full-color VGA touchscreen simplifies operation & adjustments
- High-precision 420 x 0.01 g resolution supports detailed tasks
- Multiple weighing units enhance measurement flexibility for diverse applications
